AFCEA West: How Academics are Helping DOD Innovate
Kaitie Penry, Director of Emerging Technology and Innovation, Naval Postgraduate School
In 2024, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) signed a memo of understanding to codify their joint effort to develop future leaders to manage innovative solutions.
During AFCEA West in San Diego, Kaitie Penry, director of emerging technology and innovation at the Naval Postgraduate School, discussed how that agreement is going. She highlighted the impact it has had on developing leadership skills in students, particularly in acquisition and innovation, and preparing them for senior-level positions in the Defense Department.
Penry also discussed how she is fostering an innovative mindset to meet DOD and student needs.
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